GOK WAN PRESENTS ISOLATION NATION

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While an estimated 60% of the people counted in official statistics are men, more women are coming forward to describe their post-pandemic experience of isolation.

Not only is it helping a great cause while providing entertainment, but it also showcases what can be achieved virtually – which goes way beyond your average Zoom call! It’s also really rewarding to know that a high-profile London based celebrity is giving small businesses up North an amazing opportunity to showcase their talents.” Japan’s health ministry defines a hikikomori – a term coined in the late 1990s by the journalist Tamaki Saito – as someone who has remained isolated at home for at least six months, shunning school or work and rarely interacting with people outside their immediate family. Gok rounded off a fast moving 2020 by releasing his ‘Isolation Nation’ compilation, curated and mixed by him, on world renowned house label Defected Records, pre-selling over 3000 copies. Recorded & Mixed at Hysteria Recording, Ridgefield, CT, SLAAG Dungeon, NJ, Quad Recording, NYC, Sinner Studios, Ibiza & In Da Mix Studio, MontrealWritten by Lukas Rafael Hespanhol Ruiz, Adam Kershen, Andrew Polychronopoulos, Cesar Souza, Elise LeGrow & Brian West Once regarded as a condition that almost exclusively affected socially maladjusted young men confined to their bedrooms and hooked on video games, manga and anime, prolonged social disconnection now affects a much wider demographic. SOLUTION: The Communication Workers Union says the collection points should be more innovative and “seen by Royal Mail as a growth opportunity, not a cost burden”. High street shops I’ve played numerous events in Leeds and the people are incredibly warm and really know how to party. Feeding Britain are by far one of the best things to come out of 2020 and we really need to raise as much money for them as possible. So, my advice to you for Saturday 22 nd August would be to get our favourite drinks on ice, tune in, dance, have fun and most importantly, dig deep. It’s going to be the party to end all parties!’’ Like many industries, the impact of COVID has been brutal to those working in events. Our whole business is about bringing people together and the reality is that is not going to happen any time soon. In response to that, we looked to diversify our businesses by offering virtual events with a creative edge and we’re over the moon to be working with Gok.’’

Shoppers and traders say bank closures and crazy parking rules are turning the once-thriving Pontefract in West Yorkshire into a ghost town. Several banks have already deserted the town and next month the Barclays will go too. But even now the branch, which has been a bank since 1801, does not open on Wednesdays – market day. A number of bus routes to the town have been axed by Arriva and town centre parking is restricted to just one hour. Tony and Pamela Moule shop in the town and would like to stop for a coffee but the time limit makes that impossible. Pamela, 76, said: ”The biggest problem is the parking.”

DJ, fashion icon and bona-fide national treasure Gok Wan is bringing his hugely popular kitchen rave to Leeds for a show-stopping charity event. Isolation Nation presents 4 Corners of House will take place on Saturday 22 nd August at 7pm and feature house sets from some of the UK’s brightest DJ talent, including Gok himself. The coronavirus pandemic has created a parallel pandemic of mental illness. Mental illness in Canada is worse than it's ever been and there is no vaccine on the horizon to change it. That's why we created Isolation Nation: a digital program dedicated to mitigating the dangerous effects of social isolation on mental health. Vocals by Dames Brown (Athena Johnson, Teresa Marbury & LaRae Starr) Published by No Gravity Music/EMI Music Publishing Ltd, Universal/MCA Music Limited & Jay Qui Music/EMI Music Publishing Ltd I'm fine with that. In fact, I courted that. Now, sadly I have lost the ability to engender anger. This happened when I started openly talking about mental health. My mental health. My mental illness.

Leeds’ most reputable leisure PR and events company Pink Gorilla Hairy Lemon assisting with the event management and PR. With an impressive portfolio of clients including Harvey Nichols, Top Shop and Roxy Leisure, they have organised some of the most legendary events and parties in the north of England.Half of local bus routes in England have been axed since 2010, turning stranded communities into transport deserts. As the Mirror revealed this week, many small towns no longer have adequate public transport at all with residents forced to use cars – if they can. The Government’s Traffic Commissioners revealed the number of registered bus routes has fallen from 17,394 to 8,781 in 13 years. SOLUTION: Some clubs are reporting strong membership numbers despite the gloomy outlook. But many need help with the cost of energy and other big outlays. The recent alcohol duty shake-up is another headache. Pubs The pandemic has been devastating for DJ’s and artists; however, it has also allowed myself and other performers to grow in other ways. Gok has always been an inspiration to me and his weekly kitchen discos have really kept my spirits up. It’s an honour that he chose Leeds to launch this amazing event and I cannot wait to play alongside him, Kudo & Fish and The Roscoe Brothers.’’ Having played some of his favourite DJ gigs in Leeds, Gok couldn’t think of a better city to stage his first large scale virtual Isolation Nation event. With three of Yorkshire’s most prolific events companies soon onboard, the party began to take shape.

The rise in online banking has been used to justify a widespread cull of high street branches. Since 2019, the country’s biggest providers have shuttered more than 2,500. But while over-the-counter transactions have fallen sharply, branches have provided a reassuring physical connection for customers. And for those who don’t want to use online to manage their finances – or can’t – the cull has proved devastating. Channelling his love of soulful,uplifting house, Gok used 2020 to press forward his foray into the music artistry,teaming up with up and coming producer Craig Knight and UK song writing and singing legend Kele Le Roc to release an up to date energy filled rendition of ‘Let Me Be Your Fantasy’ which peaked at No1 on the main iTunes chart after 48 hours. The Tokyo ward of Edogawa, home to an estimated 9,000 hikikomori, will start holding metaverse socialising events next month to give people the opportunity to meet via their avatars. Kyoto prefecture organises virtual meet-ups twice a month, with participants ranging from teenagers to people in their 40s. SOLUTION: The Federation of Subpostmasters urges people to visit branches rather than buy postage online. It has also launched a petition to stop the Government removing the DVLA contract from the Post Office when it expires next March. Swimming poolsWhat were your own musical influences growing up? At which point did house music ‘speak to you’ as such? Look out for Gok’s Wok, my cook book stuffed with fast, fresh and healthy Asian recipes. I have absolutely loved developing these recipes for you guys – there are so many dishes to cater for every part of your life – from healthy lunches to tasty, sharing curry feasts, plus ideas for date nights, dinner parties and never-to-be-shared one-pot wonders just for you! Just love Goks playlists. Always uplifts my mood makes me wanna dance 💃💃💃💃 2021-07-03T22:59:36Z Comment by Rachel Hayward 6 SOLUTION: Pressure group Campaign for Better Transport wants a regular, reliable, affordable bus network to be rolled out in every village, town and city. To achieve this, it argues for the numerous bus funding pots to be replaced with a long-term funding pot. Banks